Fluid conveyance system gasket assembly and methods of assembling the same
OwnerLee Frederick Chusakinventor
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Abstract
A gasket assembly (200) for use in a fluid conveyance system (100) is provided. The gasket assembly (200) includes first ring (202) circumscribing a flow channel (104) and comprising an inner surface (216) having a notch (218) formed therein. The gasket assembly (200) also includes a dust shield (206) at least partially inserted into the notch (218). The dust shield (206) is positioned between the first ring (202) and the flow channel (104) to prevent particulates of the first ring (202) from entering the flow channel (104).
Claims20
A gasket assembly for use in a fluid conveyance system, the gasket assembly comprising:
- a first ring comprising an inner surface having a notch formed therein, wherein the first ring circumscribes a flow channel;
- and
- a dust shield at least partially inserted into the notch, the dust shield positioned between the first ring and the flow channel to prevent particulates of the first ring from entering the flow channel.
A fluid conveyance system for channeling a fluid through a flow channel, the fluid conveyance system comprising:
- a first conduit comprising a first flange;
- a second conduit comprising a second flange;
- a gasket assembly positioned between the first and second flange to form a seal therebetween, the gasket assembly comprising:
- an outer ring comprising a radially inner surface having a notch formed therein;
- and
- a dust shield at least partially inserted into the notch, the dust shield positioned between the outer ring and the flow channel to prevent particulates of the outer ring from entering the flow channel.
A method of assembling a fluid conveyance system comprises:
- providing a first ring having a notch formed therein wherein the first ring circumscribes a flow channel;
- at least partially inserting a second ring into the notch;
- attaching a third ring to the second ring such that the second ring spaces the first ring from the third ring, wherein the third ring is positioned between the first ring and the flow channel to prevent particulates of the first ring from entering the flow channel.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.